‘The Arntzen de Besche team is eager to provide the best service. Their capabilities of quick response, commercial knowledge, and case management make us feel highly prioritised.’

‘Trond Kildal has shared a lot of academic knowledge with us, and he is very trustworthy. Siril is a highly skilled partner with a high work capacity, she is always available for thoughtful advice and thorough discussion.’

‘An easy going and very skilful team, always available for quick responses and thorough discussions. One of the easiest teams we have worked with.’

‘Snorre Nordmo is always available with relevant input and a deep insight into any relevant discussion or problem. Snorre covers all parts of our regulatory and fund establishment requirements.’

‘A very competent team which provides a high degree senior partner attention on deals.’

‘Vidar Løhre is very competent and commercial in his approach to deals. Solution-oriented and attentive. A positive can-do attitude and pleasing to work with.’

‘Atle Stensrud has excellent technical skills and attention-to-detail. Very service-minded and focused on achieving the best outcome for clients.’

‘What makes the team at BAHR unique is that they are able to create a very comfortable and friendly atmosphere during collaborations. They are open to brainstorming ideas and are able to think outside the box when it comes to thinking of creating tailor-made solutions for facility agreement provisions.’

‘What sets BAHR ahead of other Norwegian law firms is its excellent lawyers with in-depth knowledge of both local law and the local market.’

‘Richard Sjøqvist and Markus Nilssen are our trusted advisors within banking and finance. They can always be relied upon to provide well-founded pragmatic and to-the-point advice.’

‘The team stands out for their deep knowledge and curiosity, consistently demonstrating a keen interest in adopting new technologies. They are amongst the most eager to leverage innovations to enhance their work.’

‘Ida Marie Ødegaard stands out for her exceptional skill and service-oriented approach. She is friendly and pleasant to work with, consistently providing valuable support and insight.’

‘Steffen Rogstad is highly proficient, solution-oriented, and creative. He demonstrates a remarkable ability to address complex issues effectively.’

‘There is an added-value in the fact that BAHR provides a one-stop solution which covers the establishment of the base prospectus for issuance of bonds, corporate advice, derivatives, etc. – all handled within the same team.’

‘Markus Nilssen’s team handles all inquiries we have, from corporate matters to derivatives and bond issuance. To do that they need a tremendous insight into the financial markets in general and our segment in particular, and a broad angle.’

‘A very effective and competent team that delivers what we need and more every time.’

‘I would like to give a standout to Camilla Mørkve and Frida Kristin McPherson for their outstanding advice.’

‘Excellent industry knowledge and background combined with technical expertise.’

‘Erlend Brun Bakken knows the market so well.’

‘They are a proactive legal partner who understand our business and set-up very well. They are thorough in their work and always have our best interests in mind.’

‘Deep understanding of the client’s needs and comprehensive experience. They are specialised and available experts.’

‘Thommessen has good lawyers across a wide range of areas, which makes them the leading one-stop shop for transactions.’

‘Their financing capabilities include both loans and bonds as well as ECM, which is of high importance in the Norwegian market.’

‘The team is professional, easy to reach, commercially aware, and provides practical advice, helping their client to be efficient.’

‘Ellen Teresa Heyerdahl is quick, efficient, understands the client’s needs, and acts accordingly. She provides top-quality advice, is hardworking, service-minded, and very easy to work with. She always delivers.

‘The best banking and finance department in Oslo, combining expertise within all relevant areas of financing, regulatory aspects, restructurings and insolvencies.’

‘Hans Haugstad is one of the best and most experienced lawyers in Norway within complex financing and LMA documentation. He is always available, hands-on, and pleasant to work with.’

‘Halvor Mansåker is a frontrunner in structures that involve private equity and knows the industry very well.’

‘The banking and financing practice with Thommessen is one of the best in Norway, and I would highly recommend it. The highly skilled lawyers are very good at leading and following-up on financing projects.’

‘I highly recommend Wiersholm’s banking and finance practice. They put together a strong team, who follow up and stay hands-on throughout a financing process.’

‘Strong knowledge of Norwegian and international requirements. Very familiar with market practices and strong relationships with the most relevant financing institutions in Norway.’

‘Audun Dahle-Nedrelid has excellent availability and personal engagement. A key discussion partner for us regarding the interpretation of the agreements.’

‘Very commercially-minded and solutions-oriented.’

‘Andreas Rabe provides an end-to-end solution, giving the bank good advice and progressing the documentation with the banks and company promptly.’

 Petter Thomren Moltu is a great discussion partner on deals.’

‘Atle Gabrielsen is a highly skilled lawyer, with a pragmatic approach. He is one of the best in the industry.’

‘A highly professional team, which is efficient and delivers in time. Gives good advice and directs the clients to take the right decision. Delivers a very smooth and effective process.’

‘Wikborg Rein delivers the highest quality in the market and is the preferred choice if matters are urgent or complex.’

‘Very good knowledge of financing, particularly the combination of bank and bond structures as well as the interaction between the various debt instruments in the structure.’

‘Alexander Owesen is very knowledgeable and has a high work capacity and complex knowledge of bank and bond structures’

‘Johan Rasmussen is notably distinguished by his remarkable presence and responsiveness. He consistently provides timely updates and follows up on cases in an exceptionally thorough manner, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to his clients and their needs.’

‘Stine Barstad is a standout professional. Her expertise, solution-oriented approach, and meticulous attention-to-detail make her a dream to work with. Her ability to navigate complex issues with precision and creativity has been invaluable.’

‘Andreas Kjensli Lund is always available and really knows how to advise the bank in loan transactions, finding the perfect balance between legal advice and being a commercial sparring partner.’

‘Highly capable and knowledgeable. Great at following up and explaining the law in simple terms.’

‘Haavind is efficient, communicative, and helpful.’

‘Christoffer Baisgård is proactive, is attentive-to-detail, and meets deadlines.’

‘Hans-Christian Donjem has a holistic and pleasant approach towards his clients. The team is adaptable and integrates seamlessly with our in-house legal functions, whatever the project.’

‘Hans-Christian Donjem is an obvious mention. We greatly appreciate the advice and expertise he brings to the table, no matter the complexity of the issue at hand. It also helps that he is an all-round good guy.’

‘We would also like to recognize Helen Xu who shows great potential. She is very structured, and already demonstrates a strong understanding of complex problems, despite her limited years of practice.’

‘Cornelius Sogn Næss and Hans-Christian Donjem both have knowledge and competence, and are responsive and easy to work with.’

‘Kasper Formoe Asplin is up-to-date on current issues, always responding quickly and very results-oriented.’

‘Hands-on partners and well-informed teams. You always feel that you meet one team and that they keep each other up to speed.’

‘Per Morten Christiansen is very competent and solutions-oriented. Simplification of complex requests from lenders and borrowers is one of his strengths.’

‘Anja Fabnebust and Bernt Olav Steinsland showed good planning and a strong commitment to tasks and delivery of results.’

‘The lawyers are quick, efficient, responsive, duly diligent, and have a lot of knowledge. All good qualities of a lawyer/ firm.’

‘We have been very happy with Marte Aarøe and Per Morten Christiansen’s ability to handle matters efficiently, take the lead and advise where needed.’

‘Per Morten Christiansen is a person of the highest integrity. He is very protective of his client’s interest and has a very effective and diligent approach to servicing his clients’ needs.’

‘Strong insight in the regulatory environment, deep experience from previous transactions, good relations with authorities, ability to take a holistic, strategic perspective.’

‘Bernt Olav Steinland has unique insight into the industry combined with excellent knowledge of law and regulations.’

‘Stig Strand has assisted us in complex financial processes, within the shipping and fishery sectors. He has performed exceptionally, and we are heavily dependent on his skills.’

‘They are quick and always up-to-date on all legal matters. Valuable and trusted legal advisers and very efficient. Truly interested in the underlying problems and matters at hand. They invest time into understanding the complexity needed to provide the best advice possible.’

‘They have a pragmatic and commercial approach which makes them stand out from other law firms.’

‘A great team with great knowledge in the different sectors we work in. When a challenge comes in they bring in the right people to handle it.’

‘High competence and always searching for new ways of solving different cases. Availability is important and sometimes crucial, the individuals delivery with high precision. Our best recommendations.’

‘The team is available at all times, providing standout quality across the team. For us, they are the go-to firm, as they understand our needs and pragmatically deal with issues.’

‘Halvor Klingenberg is a stand-out partner and our go-to advisor in all matters. He is strong in banking and finance but will also do his utmost to recommend and include others if need be.’

‘Very good, detailed knowledge of financial contracts and a great ability to explain them easily. Service-minded with a personal touch and always supports our company when needed.’

‘CMS Kluge are hardworking, experienced and top qualified lawyers. They deliver expert advice both individually and as a team and that stands out.’

‘They understand the market and our business and are always available to deliver top-service and advice.’

‘Dag Thomas Hansson stands out for his excellent business acumen, and thorough and structured approach. He is very knowledgeable and maintains a very high service level.’

‘Ida Johanne Bohmann demonstrates excellent knowledge of the market and our business and has deep knowledge within her areas of expertise. She delivers high-quality and thorough advice.’

‘The team was very efficient, they provided a full plan for my situation. Another plus is that they always were very quick in responding.’

‘Tuva Svare and Thea Killengree were responsive, solutions-oriented and efficient. We were very pleased to work with them. Tuva also had a lot of dealing with the finance ministry regarding our case and was quick to check up on things with them.’

‘Ida Johanne Bohmann and Snorre Haukali have built an excellent knowledge of our company and industry and are very quick to respond with high-quality help and advice when required.’

‘Good professional knowledge and practical understanding.’

‘The people we work with have a high level of competence in the areas we demand and are quick in their delivery.’

‘High expertise and client orientation.’

‘Exceptional client service.’

‘The firm benefits from being a global law firm with access to resources in other countries in cross-border transactions.’

‘Admir Habibija is very service-minded and easy to work with. He gets things done efficiently.’

‘Vibeke was very good at explaining Norwegian law and providing good insights into industry norms. So I knew how we should manage negotiations.’

‘I would particularly like to highlight the team’s industry understanding and knowledge of our business. Central to us is the assistance they provide.’

‘High integrity, excellent service provision, fearless in negotiations. They give clear and precise feedback to us as clients.’

‘The team appears innovative by being open to new solutions and by staying well-informed about societal changes.’

‘They are very service-oriented and focused on their customers.’

‘The individuals appear competent but are also very receptive to feedback and suggestions. As a customer, you feel well taken care of.’

‘The individuals become part of your team, making you feel well-supported.’

‘Team head and partner Hillevi Torngren Myhre is a very experienced and highly skilled banking and finance lawyer, who drives a loan transaction forward and is always accessible.’

‘Stephanie Brungot provides advice on the premier banking service issues related to mortgage and pledge law, and monetary claims law.’

‘Stephanie Brungot understands all aspects of a bank’s business and knows what commercial result a client is seeking to achieve.’